**Not surprisingly, this was not an easy post to write. Please be kind. These are my experiences as I remember them. If you think I'm talking about you, I might be. I've changed names.** I was an assistant professor at a small, regional university for the last four years. I put in my notice at … Continue reading i made it to the promised land and still wasn’t happy – why i quit higher ed
I thought about titling this post something click-baity, like “How my cat cost me 100k,” but that’s not really how we roll in Smith Land. We’re all about bad puns and dad jokes here. All joking aside, today we’re talking about something that comes up quite a bit in the FI community – the cost … Continue reading kibbles and cents
To many book lovers, myself included, the title of this post may be a bit panic-inducing. I’m not talking about getting rid of all of your books, just those that you no longer need. I consider my favorite books as friends and would never suggest parting ways with those whose presence you still love and … Continue reading downsizing your book collection
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